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Junior Clinical Fellow - Emergency Medicine
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419348
Job summary
The post is advertised as a Fixed Term Contract of 6 months (with potential to extend) and is entirely within the Emergency Department at QEH for the contract duration. This post is to cover a HEE deanery gap.
The successful applicant will work in a EWTD compliant rota, working shifts across 7 days including days, twilights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
The QEH site opened in March 2001. Although still fairly new, rising demand has meant that we are looking at way to expand and redevelop the department. The ED at QEH is amongst one busiest in London, seeing in excess of 150,000 new patients annually. The workload provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of acute medical and surgical problems.
Main duties of the job
Training Opportunities
The hospital site has excellent educations facilities and libraries with many major journals, Medline, computerised library research, internet and intranet. There is excellent audio-visual equipment in the hospital education centre.
Although this is not a recognised training post, the post holder will be required to participate in education and teaching activities on the unit.
There is an ED training programme held at the hospital. This constitutes a large investment in training facilitating each doctor to acquire the knowledge and skills required in Emergency Medicine. This training will include lecture-room teaching, clinical supervision, attendances at relevant courses, and simulation sessions. Special focus is given towards the passing of the Membership of the College of Emergency Medicine examinations (MCEM)
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£54,499 a year per annum plus London weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-PO8823
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the Emergency Medicine service.
To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Department for diagnosis and treatment
To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements
To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.
To support the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy, to participate in clinical audit, and to contribute towards the development of protocols/guidelines within the Trust
To participate in departmental meetings and activities.
To contribute to the development of the service.
To provide continuing training for clinical staff, including anaesthetic trainees, medical students, midwives and nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the Emergency Medicine service.
To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Department for diagnosis and treatment
To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements
To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.
To support the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy, to participate in clinical audit, and to contribute towards the development of protocols/guidelines within the Trust
To participate in departmental meetings and activities.
To contribute to the development of the service.
To provide continuing training for clinical staff, including anaesthetic trainees, medical students, midwives and nurses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas (eg MCEM part A etc)
- ATLS, ALS, PALS
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification work in acute or Emergency Specialities
- Clinical Attachment or other post in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
- Relevant procedural skills
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically/Mentally fit to pass occupational health assessment.
- New work permit rules apply to this post
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and
- knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas (eg MCEM part A etc)
- ATLS, ALS, PALS
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification work in acute or Emergency Specialities
- Clinical Attachment or other post in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
- Relevant procedural skills
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically/Mentally fit to pass occupational health assessment.
- New work permit rules apply to this post
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and
- knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)